[1uglyranger]

Does anyone know if anyone still makes/sells these? You know the ones I am talking about are the little flux-core welders that look like a carryable jumper pack, or someguys even put them in backpacks, and carry them around...

I know Century used to make them, cause a friend had one, but I can't seem to find anyone that still makes one.. Anyone know?

 

[David Taylor]

I wish you could still get them.
A friend saved the day for Shannon with his.

 

[1uglyranger]

A friend of mine still has one that works great, but the brand that he has is no longer around

Someone still has to make one??

 

[welndmn]

I heard Hobart was making and testing one.
I guess its not out yet.
I asked on their BBS what the status is.

 

[crash]

Does anyone know if anyone still makes/sells these? You know the ones I am talking about are the little flux-core welders that look like a carryable jumper pack, or someguys even put them in backpacks, and carry them around...

I know Century used to make them, cause a friend had one, but I can't seem to find anyone that still makes one.. Anyone know?

You used to be able to get them at lowes and home depot--but I haven't seen them in a long time....

 

[born loser]

theres some info about them in this post from yrs ago. I found them at Harborfreight and I guess 'ZUK' had one.


http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=4208&highlight=battery+welder

 

[camo]

Ready welder is a pirate4x4 advertiser

http://www.readywelder.com/

 

[Haggar]

Hmm, I have one in the barn.. needs a new battery, from what I was told. Got it from a buddy, who I believe had it for out at Top Truck Challenge several years ago..(the yellow shortbox chevy that became the truck in the TTC compass logo...)...

 

[Killerpee]

I've used a Readywelder...uses external 12v batteries, either 2 or 3. I did some repairs with only 2 batteries and it burned HOT!!!

 

[jopes]

here is one. but it sure is not small.....


http://www.zena.net/htdocs/welders/BPW.shtml

 

[featherflicker]

I don't have any experience with these, but it sounds like what you are talking about.

http://www.zena.net/

 

[mikecj5cj8]

I have one that I bought at Harbor Freight a few years ago. I replaced the batteries less than a year ago and they are dead again even though I had them charged constantly. I moved away and haven't time to get back to the battery dealer to see why the batteries died. It is a slick unit when it works though...........

 

[Booger Weldz]

I've used a Readywelder...uses external 12v batteries, either 2 or 3. I did some repairs with only 2 batteries and it burned HOT!!!

it would be much better if you had a 12 volt and a 6 volt battery...but who wants to carry around a 6 volt battery...

24 volts is rediculous for 035 wire and the metal thickness repaired on most trail repairs...i just did a recent certification at work for this on 3/8ths plate and had the welder set at 19.0 volts and about 195 amps, verticle up...3 passes

 

[Roughshod]

I have one that I bought at Harbor Freight a few years ago. I replaced the batteries less than a year ago and they are dead again even though I had them charged constantly. I moved away and haven't time to get back to the battery dealer to see why the batteries died. It is a slick unit when it works though...........

The batteries died because you left them on charge constantly. Over charging them is just as bad as letting them sit there dead. It causes the lead plates in the battery to overheat and buckle. If you want to leave them on a charger all the time you've got to have something like a Battery Tender that won't over charge them.

 

[4x4mike]

Try looking for GoWeld.

 

[4x4mike]

Miller makes one too. It's in a Pelican case. It and the GoWeld ones are "backpack" you'll have to carry batteries for the GoWeld and have 120 or 230 for the Miller.

 

[lttlbddy]

Ready welder is a pirate4x4 advertiser

http://www.readywelder.com/

I think they are looking for a self contained unit. If you want to carry a couple of 12 volts and the ready welder, you are in business. :flipoff2:

 

[Nathan]

I have a Century 131b self contained wire feed welder. It's great for very portable repairs. Approx 80 inches of welding time on high before charging again. I've had it for almost 10 years. 7 small rolls of welding wire have been burned through it.

Nathan

 

[1uglyranger]

Ready welder is a pirate4x4 advertiser

http://www.readywelder.com/

I already have one of those...wanna buy it??

 

[1uglyranger]

here is one. but it sure is not small.....


http://www.zena.net/htdocs/welders/BPW.shtml

I don't have any experience with these, but it sounds like what you are talking about.

http://www.zena.net/

That one is interesting, but it wieghs 65 lbs

Thats a little heavy to wear on your back, while riding a dirtbike across the desert:flipoff2: